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Denis Kang Talks Bisping, Title Run, More

I recently had the opportunity to conduct an interview with UFC middleweight Denis Kang for Tapology in order toDeniskang_medium discuss his thoughts on Michael Bisping, making a run for the UFC Middleweight Title, training with Georges St-Pierre, and much more.


On training with GSP:

Tapology: Are you still close friends with Georges St. Pierre? Do you still train together?

Kang: He is one of my brothers, you know. I train with him when I’m in Montreal all of the time. The last training I did in Montreal was a boxing session with Georges, and we went to war—street-fight like training sessions.

On Bisping:

Tapology: Turning to your next opponent, Michael Bisping is probably one of the few fighters who can really polarize the fans. Some think he is vastly overrated while others love him. Either way, it is going to be a huge fight for you as far as exposure. What do you think about all of that?

Kang: I think it’s a great fight for me, but I don’t think he’s overrated at all. I think he’s a great opponent, and anybody would have gotten knocked out if they were hit by that Henderson right hand, so I don’t think he was exposed. I’m taking him very seriously and I’m going to come in to win. I have a lot of confidence in myself and I have a great game plan, which I won’t talk about, but I am already in great shape.

Tapology: You just mentioned that anyone would be knocked out by that punch, but to me Bisping looked a little nervous in the standup. You are an accomplished striker, so do you think you can get him a little nervous?

Kang: Maybe, you never know. What one man can do, another can do better. Maybe I can capitalize on what Henderson showed, but maybe I can’t improve on it. Who knows? Henderson definitely had a great game plan for Bisping, so I think there is definitely something I can take from that fight for sure.

On Anderson Silva and Belfort fighting him:

Tapology: What do you think about Anderson Silva?

Kang: Anderson Silva is the man. He is awesome—I would love to fight him.

Tapology: It’s not official, but do you think Belfort has any shot against him if they fight in January?

Kang: It’s not official, but I definitely think Belfort has a shot. It all depends on how he comes in mentally. If he comes into the fight in top shape, it could be a great fight. They are both southpaws, and he has solid boxing skills and speed to match Anderson. All he has to do is get inside on Anderson and avoid those kicks and knees.

Be sure to read the full interview to get Kang's thoughts on who he thinks is most likely to dethrone both Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre, how far away he sees himself from a title shot, fighting on Spike TV, and more.

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I want Kang to win

I honestly feel that Kang is able to beat Bisping on the feet, and he is more than capable of taking him down as well. Truthfully, I really don’t see any real advantages that Bisping has against Kang.

by chrisbboy82 on Oct 27, 2009 1:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's how I feel

then again, never underestimate Kang’s ability to fuck up at the most unexpected point in time. Srsly

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by ElliotMatheny on Oct 27, 2009 4:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We think alike, I like Kang and on paper he appears a lot more well-rounded than Bisping but I’ve seen him throw away a great chance of winning due to mental lapses in judgement or gameplan.
It will be interesting to see how Bisping comes out for this fight.

by pr0cs on Oct 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favourite comment:

“I’d have to be crackhead skinny.”

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Oct 27, 2009 6:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Denis will destroy Bisping anyway he likes it

now that’s the truth.

You have to beat the legend, in order to become the LEGEND
-Melvin Manhoef (after his destruction of Sakuraba)

by chopstickthugz on Oct 27, 2009 7:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Kang will win if he keeps a level head on his shoulders, but I think he should definitely go for the finish in this one. I feel like Bisping’s style is good for winning points on the judges’ cards.

by Steven T. Kelliher on Oct 27, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs


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